Education Division Standards
Standard 1
Demonstrates ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of the school district’s student achievement goals
The William Penn Education Student:
- Provides evidence of student learning to students, families, and staff.
- Implements strategies supporting student, building, and district goals.
- Uses student performance data as a guide for decision making.
- Accepts and demonstrates responsibility for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.
- Creates an environment of mutual respect, rapport, and fairness.
- Participates in and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.
- Communicates with students, families, colleagues, and communities effectively and accurately.
Standard 2
Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teaching position
The William Penn Education Student:
- Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area.
- Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student.
- Relates ideas and information within and across content areas.
- Understands and uses instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.
Standard 3
Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction
The William Penn Education Student:
- Uses student achievement data, local standards, and the district curriculum in planning for instruction.
- Sets and communicates high expectations for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.
- Uses students’ developmental needs, backgrounds, and interests in planning for instruction.
- Selects strategies to engage all students in learning.
- Uses available resources, including technologies, in the development and sequencing of instruction.
Standard 4
Uses strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs of students
The William Penn Education Student:
- Aligns classroom instruction with local standards and district curriculum.
- Uses research-based instructional strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.
- Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
- Engages students in varied experiences that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth.
- Connects students’ prior knowledge, life experiences, and interests in the instructional process.
- Uses available resources, including technologies, in the delivery of instruction.
Standard 5
Uses a variety of methods to monitor student learning
The William Penn Education Student:
- Aligns classroom assessment with instruction.
- Communicates assessment criteria and standards to all students and parents.
- Understands and uses the results of multiple assessments to guide planning and instruction.
- Guides students in goal setting and assessing their own learning.
- Provides substantive, timely, and constructive feedback to students and parents.
- Works with school staff, building, and district leadership in analysis of student progress.
Standard 6
Demonstrates competence in classroom management
The William Penn Education Student:
- Creates a learning community that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-regulation for every student.
- Establishes, communicates, models, and maintains standards of responsible student behavior.
- Develops and implements classroom procedures and routines that support high expectations for student learning.
- Uses instructional time effectively to maximize student achievement.
- Creates a safe and purposeful learning environment.
Standard 7
Engages in professional growth
The William Penn Education Student:
- Demonstrates habits and skills of continuous inquiry and learning.
- Works collaboratively to improve professional practice and student learning.
- Applies research, knowledge, and skills from professional development opportunities to improve practice.
- Establishes and implements professional development plans based upon the teacher’s needs aligned to the Iowa teaching standards and district/building student achievement goals.
Standard 8
Fulfills professional responsibilities established by William Penn University and the school districts in which students complete their field experiences
The William Penn Education Student:
- Adheres to William Penn Education Division and school district policies, procedures, and contractual obligations.
- Demonstrates professional and ethical conduct as defined by state law and district policy.
- Contributes to efforts to achieve Education Division and school district/building goals.
- Demonstrates an understanding of and respect for William Penn University and school district colleagues, learners, and staff.
- Collaborates with students, families, colleagues, and communities to enhance student learning.
